USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Natasha Madison turns up the heat when a night of passionate brings together a man who was never looking for love and a woman who thinks she doesn’t deserve it.
Theo Williams loved and lost once and isn’t interested in doing it again. He has his family and friends, and plenty of women passing through his new hometown who are happy with a no-strings attached night of passion. Working as a partner at his cousin’s construction company, he’s perfectly content with his life—until he meets Collins Henderson, the one-night stand who will change his world forever.
Collins grew up on the wrong side of her small hometown. Thanks to her parents’ shady schemes, every local knows a Henderson cannot be trusted. She works hard as a paramedic, putting in every extra hour she can to save for a better life. But every time she starts to get ahead, her parents show up to pull her back down. Having one night of passion with a man she doesn’t know is not something she’d normally do, but there was just something about him … And two months later, she finds herself unexpectedly pregnant.
When she runs into the mysterious stranger again, she has to tell him, not because she needs or wants anything from him, just so he knows. But now he’s showing up at her house to cook her meals, stocking her refrigerator, and doing everything he can for her. Collins has always taken care of herself, she wasn’t looking for a relationship, but she can’t deny the chemistry between them.
She knows it’s only a matter of time before he learns who she is and changes his mind. She can’t let herself fall for this guy, but every day he’s getting harder to resist …
When Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Selling Author's nose isn't buried in a book, or her fingers flying across a keyboard writing, she's in the kitchen creating gourmet meals. You can find her, in four inch heels no less, in the car chauffeuring kids, or possibly with her husband scheduling his business trips. It's a good thing her characters do what she says, because even her Labrador doesn't listen to her...
We are back in Montgavin! I wanted to scream. And it’s Theo’s book!
Surprise pregnancy. Done so well. Theo was pure amazing golden retriever dad to be energy. The way he was with Collins. Melt into puddle. Construction work : blue collar man is top notch.
Collins She’s an emt. Love the job. The town pariah thanks to her awesome parents. Internal battles/struggles with that
Little bit of mystery/suspense vibes.
I loved these two together. Again, Theo was all green flags.
Collins is guarded and singularly focused on her career and not making waves in her community. Theo rolls back into town to be closer to his cousin and without a care. When Collins car breaks down and Theo is the one to help, they both decide to be spontaneous.
Weeks later, the truth brings them together when they run into each other again. Theo is all in and makes it his mission to protect and care for Collins and the baby. And Collins has to learn that sometimes, people will love and protect you.
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
A one-night stand turned accidental pregnancy... will it end in love? Natasha Madison's "Falling for You" is a really good book! I had a blast reading this, and I am typically not a fan of the accidental pregnancy trope. It really worked for me here, probably because the characters work so well together. Collins and Theo are two very compelling characters on their own. Theo doesn't want to fall in love again after a monumental heartbreak. He's fine with having one-night flings with people just passing through his small town, leaving emotion and any potential hurt out of it. Collins is married to her work. She tries to stay busy because then she won't have to think about what everyone in town thinks of her. She has two terrible, cheating parents who used her to scam other people throughout her life, so she assumes everyone thinks she's a scammer, too. She keeps mostly to herself, and her social and dating circles are small. It's led to her having some complicated feelings as an adult, and rightfully so. Collins grew up lonely, believing that love was not something attainable for her. Enter Theo, the father of her soon-to-be-born child. The two of them never saw each other coming, but they quickly change their lives for each other. I felt like the progression of their relationship was natural, interesting, engaging, and complex. Theo is such a doting, lovable father-to-be. He was SO sweet throughout this book. Collins learns to let people in the longer she is pregnant. She learns she is capable of being loved without transaction. The banter in this book is terrific. The small-toen shenanigans and secondary characters are excellent. I didn't think this book was too long, and it definitely didn't have any filler. I finished it quickly because it was so addicting! All in all, I had a great time with this one. This is my first book by Natasha Madison, but it certainly won't be my last!
Thank you to NetGalley, Natasha Madison, and Blackstone Publishing for the complimentary ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.
Told in alternating chapters from Collins, a paramedic with self-esteem issues, thanks to her con artist, grifter parents; and from Theo the magical, heart of gold, former fuck boy, contractor.
Once again, we get a fairly normal (if somewhat more broken than usual for a romance) but ridiculously attractive woman, who after all this time finally meets an impossibly perfect human man who loves her beyond reason. Not just a good guy who takes her to dinner, not just a great guy that loves to cook, but a guy who will set an alarm clock for 2:45am to meet her when she gets off shift at 3am, so he can make her dinner and then go back home and sleep so he can wake up at 7am to go to his job.
And that's my quibble with these books. I'm sure that there are plenty of men who do those big romantic gestures. Many men actually share the load of running a home and do things like laundry and cooking without having to be asked but many more don't. But in these books the men are the most handsome, in the best physical shape, are the most helpful, the most thoughtful, the kindest, the gentlest, but also the most ravenous in bed, have the nicest families, the best friends and I know it's fiction, I know it's wish fulfillment, but it starts feeling cartoonish which then takes me out of the romance of it.
It's not enough for Theo to be a homeowner, he has to own FIVE houses including a beach house, because of course small towns are just brimming with male model real estate moguls. The fantasy is about as realistic as dragons and fairies but at least in those books you knew realism was never going to be part of it. But I'm sure people with love Theo and enjoy this book.
Theo Williams is EXACTLY my favorite kind of MMC 😭🩵 Golden retriever energy, completely down bad, emotionally available, protective without being overbearing… this man had me obsessed from the very beginning. The way he shows up for Collins over and over again without hesitation honestly made this story so emotional for me. And Collins??? I loved her. She’s independent, hardworking, guarded, and carrying so much loneliness on her shoulders because of the life she’s had to survive. Watching someone finally care for her the way Theo does felt incredibly rewarding. What starts as a one night stand turns into something so much deeper, and I loved how naturally their relationship developed throughout the story. The accidental pregnancy trope can be difficult to pull off, but Natasha Madison handled it in a way that felt emotional, grounded, and full of genuine connection. Theo never made Collins feel like she had to do everything alone anymore, and honestly that’s what made this romance hit so hard for me 🥹 ✨ tropes ✨ 🏡 Small town romance 🤰 Surprise pregnancy 🩵 Golden retriever MMC 🛠️ Blue collar hero 🚑 First responder FMC 🔥 One night stand 🖤 Opposites attract This book was heartfelt, emotional, swoony, and impossible to put down. Another Natasha Madison romance that completely stole my heart 🤍
Welcome back to Montgavin, where the couples are fun to catch up with and the residents are amazing to know. Collins is a paramedic and is truly independent. I love how she works extra hard always. Theo moved to Montgavin to help with his cousin’s construction business. I adored Theo in Caleb and Sierra’s book, but getting to his book makes me love him even more. Theo is strong yet also has some walls up from a past relationship. He knows his way around a one-night stand, however, the one night with Collins makes him not want just one night and he can’t figure out why that is. As Collins tells him the result of that one night left a test with two lines, he knows that this is the person that he wants to try a relationship with. Not just for the baby, but for the beautiful woman that has herself locked behind a shield. Their path is not easy as Collins has some struggles in her family, and it takes an enormous amount of support for her to see it is okay to walk away. Natasha does such a great job showcasing the strength and emotions for Collins as she needs to work through other peoples perception as well as seeing all the support the small town is there to give her. I honestly loved getting to spend some time in Montgavin and am beyond ready for the next book in the series!!
Thank you Natasha, NetGalley, and Blackstone Publishing for this ARC.
You met Theo is Natasha's Dream Series and this is his story.
Theo and Collins never planned for more than a one night after a chance encounter. Which still didn't lesson the sting when Collins woke up in bed alone. She’s never believed love was in the cards for her anyway. With con artist parents and a complicated past, she’s convinced a HEA isn’t meant for her. Why risk letting them take advantage of everything she builds or loves? Theo was not planning on falling in love again after what happened with his last relationship. He moved to Montgavin for a fresh start with working with his cousin.
But their one night together changes everything, leaving their lives permanently intertwined. Now pregnant, Collins is determined to protect her baby at all costs. She’s been independent for as long as she can remember, so learning to trust Theo when he steps up isn’t easy. Still, Theo proves through both his actions and his words, that he’s committed to being there for her and their child.
But what is Montgavin without a little mystery? With things being stolen and unsettling incidents happening, can they both protect each other?
Tropes: 🩵Small Town 🩶Opposites Attract 🩵Blue Collar Hero 🩶One Night Stand 🩵Accidental Pregnancy 🩶First Responder 🩵Black Cat x Golden Retriever
Theo and Collins never planned for anything other than one night, neither was looking for a relationship. But after a chance meeting roadside fate had other plans when that night returned 2 pink lines.
Collins has never been shown love and didn’t think it was possible for her. Her parents were scam artists and only used her for their needs. She's fiercely independent, doesn’t want hand outs or favors, hard working but often feels the weight of the world is on her shoulders.
Theo is new in town. Needing a change and some fresh start and scenery and working with his cousin seemed like a good choice. Theo Williams just the way he shows up for Collins no matter the situation and how much she tries to push him away. He wants to prove he’s all in.
However this story has some little twists of mystery . Things are being stolen. Homes and cars being vandalized. Can they lean on each other? Can they get to the bottom of it?
I absolutely love Natasha and this one was cute and I gobbled it right up.
I’m so happy to return to the town of Montgavin. I’ve loved the characters from Natasha’s Dream series as well as the Love Story series, and the way she weaves all of her characters and families together truly feels like an art form. Theo’s parents are absolutely amazing, I adore them and honestly want to join their family immediately. Samantha is an absolute QUEEN!
Collins is different from your typical FMC. She’s independent almost to a fault and has plenty of sass, but once you learn more about her backstory it’s easy to admire how strong she is and how far she’s come.
Theo feels like the perfect balance for her. He has a lighter personality and a strong desire to care for her in a way that helps ease some of the weight Collins carries on her shoulders. I especially loved the banter he has with his family early in the story, it really highlights his fun and lovable side.
The ending was so sweet and satisfying. This whole book felt like one big hug which is classic Natasha for you!
Thank you NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for the ARC
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Falling For You by Natasha Madison completely lived up to every expectation I had—and then some. I absolutely love Natasha Madison’s writing, and this story was everything I’ve come to adore about her books: emotional, engaging, and impossible to put down.
Collins and Theo’s relationship had me hooked from the start. What begins as a one night stand quickly turns into so much more, and I loved watching their story unfold into something deep, meaningful, and full of heart. The surprise pregnancy trope is one of my favorites when it’s done right, and Natasha delivered it perfectly blending chemistry, emotion, and real connection.
Their journey felt genuine, and I found myself completely invested in every moment. The way their relationship grew, the ups and downs, and the undeniable pull between them made this such a satisfying and swoony read.
If you love accidental pregnancy, strong chemistry, and beautifully written romance, this one is a must read. Another five-star win for Natasha Madison!
Months in has become home! The characters in this tiny town have my heart and my book loving soul. The way they show up for each other especially for Collins had my heart soaring!
Collins and Theo had a chance encounter that lead to more than they ever could’ve imagined! Theo didn’t move to Monthavin to find love, as a matter of fact it was the opposite. He was looking for anything but one fateful night changed that and he will spend the rest of his life showing Collins the true meaning of love, if she’ll let him.
Collins was so strong and such a fierce heroine! She has been through so much and my heart broke for her but I admired her strength and determination. Theo was just the man to step in and provide her with the foundation of love that she never had. He was her rock and made sure to show her every chance he could just how amazing she was.
This book was the perfect addition to a town I already love!
This was such a sweet, emotional romance with great chemistry and a hero who absolutely shows up when it matters.
After a one-night stand leads to an unexpected pregnancy, Theo and Collins find their lives suddenly intertwined. Theo has no plans to fall in love again, and Collins has spent her whole life believing she doesn’t deserve a happy ending because of her family’s reputation. But the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to ignore their connection.
I loved how Theo quietly steps up and supports Collins while she learns to trust someone with her heart. Their story had plenty of emotion, some steamy moments, and a satisfying romantic payoff.
If you enjoy protective heroes and surprise pregnancy romances with heart, this one is definitely worth picking up.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing the e-ARC. All opinions are my own.
What an absolutely wonderful book. Falling for You is a beautiful romance read. Its such a heartfelt, emotional book centering on Collins and Theo. Collins has a breakdown at the side of the road and a man stops to help her…they have a great night together but he leaves before she wakes. Fast forward a few weeks and they actually see each other again. She has not had a clue who he is. Collins also has not had the best life growing up with such awful parents, so when she has to tell the baby daddy she’s pregnant, nerves really kick in. But Theo is all in and the journey these two go on is not without difficulties. He goes out of his way to care for her, she’s cautious and I honestly loved how things grow between them. My heart was in my throat more than a few times and tears were shed as well. This is a definite must read story! I cannot wait for more of this series to come.
I loved this one!!!!! Features one of my favorite tropes - accidental pregnancy. And she didn’t even know who he was until she ran into him again!!! Collins is someone who barely gets by but is very hardworking trying to change what people believe about her. Too bad her good for nothing parents keep trying to bring her down. Now that she’s pregnant, she going to do better for her child. She’s determined to give her child a better upbringing than she experienced.
Then she sees her baby daddy and knows she has to tell him. So she does. And he wants to be fully involved! Yay! He’s very sweet bringing her groceries and fixing her door and bringing her cooked meals or making meals at her house. I greatly enjoyed this couple!
I'm not gonna lie... this book was not good for my heart. Collins's (the FMC) backstory had me tensed up through the whole book. I just kept waiting for something bad to happen to her. Theo (the MMC) was such a good man for her. Just who she needed. Giving her exactly what she needed without even knowing it (or knowing her history.) Lots of heartfelt moments and emotional turmoil. The spice is there too. There are some laughs here and there, but this is more drama than comedy. There are some villains, and you will want to smack them upside the head (or worse.) There are plenty of good folks too. There are also some 'Easter Eggs' if you pay attention. This was a beautiful story. Well written. Easy to read. Hard to put down. Alternating POVs.
I’m a sucker for accidental pregnancy tropes, and this one definitely delivered! A one night stand turns into two pink lines, and while Collins is fully prepared to handle everything on her own like she always has Theo surprises her when he starts showing up and taking care of her trying to prove she can rely on him.
Because of her difficult upbringing, she struggles to let him in, but Theo never backs down in his commitment to be there for both her and their baby.
This couple is incredibly sweet and patient with each other, and I truly enjoyed every moment of their story!
I received this as an arc from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
I received this advanced reader copy of this book from the Barnes and noble book fest in NYC. I was excited to read Theo’s story! If you have read Natasha Madison’s dream series then you know Theo! I’m not normally a fan of the accidental pregnancy trope, but Natasha really did an excellent job of crafting an enjoyable story. I found Collin’s to be extremely relatable and a well developed FMC. Her journey was amazing to read, she is such a strong character. I think Theo was the perfect MMC for her. Where she is strong and independent he is more light hearted and caring. They really balance each other well. I just loved this story.
A cozy contemporary romance, with some of my favorite tropes. We've got: run in to your one night stand at work, accidental pregnancy, slow burn, my parents are criminals, doting in-laws. And all sewed up in a page-turning package. We've got a few scenes of 🌶️🌶️ spice, for mild heat. And some interesting secondary characters (firefighters!) that could set up for sequel books. While there were some cliches, nothing was eye-rolling cheese. I'll look forward to book #2. Burned through this one in just a few hours, so a perfect combo-break between heavier reads, or a sweet pick-me-up between darker stories.
Omg. I LOVED this. It was so sweet when Collins spoke to her baby bump. But it was also a bit sad cause you could tell she was lonely and didnt have a support system in her life. Then in comes dad to be, Theo. He wasn't going to let her get away. He was there for every step of everything. So attentive and caring. Loved these 2 in almost a reverse grumpy/sunshine trope. Cant wait for the next one!!
4.5 stars!!! I couldn’t put this book down. it’s a quick and easy read. it has romance, spice, some suspense and a great mesh of characters. Natasha blends everything so well. I loved Theo. he was so patient and protective of Collins and he just loved taking care of her. Collins was strong and doing her best with the cards she got dealt. i loved their honesty with each other and the growth. i can’t wait wait to read more from this series! thank you netgalley for the arc!
I have loved Natasha Madison’s books for years. She writes her characters so you feel like you’re part of the family. Theo is a cinnamon roll with a side of German Shepard and Collin’s is smart, hardworking and so good hearted.
A one night stand results in an unexpected pregnancy. Collins finally finds Theo after two months and tells him she’s pregnant. She doesn’t want anything from him. She just wants him to know and expects nothing from him. But Theo, in true Natasha Madison form, is never going to do nothing. He wants to give Collin’s and their baby everything. But Collins family has a bad reputation and she feels she doesn’t deserve Theo. Of course, Theo is determined to prove her wrong and see that she deserves everything and more.
Though this is book one of a new series, the story takes place in Montgavin, the same town as Natasha’s last series. We get to see some familiar faces and check in with sone of her other couples which is one of the things I love about Natasha’s books.
Falling for You is full of romance, banter and spice! I loved Collins and Theo and only put the book down to sleep. I can’t wait for book 2!
Thank you to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for the opportunity to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!
Thank you to BookTrovert for this ARC. I could write a lot of things here for my honest review but I'll make it simple. You have to appreciate the romance genre to really enjoy this book. If you are looking for a quick and easy read for a few hours of escapist entertainment, in the mode of a fairy tale (Cinderella maybe, only with sex and swearing), then this is your book. And I mean this in the best possible way.
-ARC received from Blackstone Publishing and NetGalley, all opinions are my own-
This was such a sweet story. I loved Theo and Collins! Collins was such a strong, independent person, who was definitely dealt a crap hand in the parents department. And Theo was such a sweet, emotionally mature, down bad, giant golden retriever. I’m a sucker for the accidentally pregnancy trope and this one delivered!
Oh this was good. A surprise pregnancy trope isn’t my favorite but this one was really good. There was enough push and pull in it to be really good it was written really well. There was enough drama to keep it interesting and good communication to fix it. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
Emotion has no boundaries, once you open your heart to a Natasha Madison book. Theo and Collins take a leisurely stroll through the senses, past the heart and light up the soul. Falling for You brings the spice with feelings deep enough to swim in and a sense of humor that dares to make it's own rules. From haunting, heartache to sweet seduction, no one does addictive like Madison.
This may be my new favorite Natasha Madison book, and I have read a lot of them. As usual there was some spice, but once again we have two main characters I just fell in love with. This looks to be the beginning of a new series and I will be not-so-patiently waiting!
Falling For You by Natasha Madison. First in this series. This is my first book I have read by this author and it won’t be my last. I little spicy, sweet romance. It has all the feels. I really enjoyed reading it. Thank you to #Bootrovert for this Arc. This is my honest review. Releases July 14, 2026
got 5 romance arcs from b&n book fest. one was good, another i managed to finish. the other three.... well at least i can make good use of the new dnf tag